Card Clearance Solitaire Challenge

Planning Card Game Solitaire

Operator Pilot Labs

Release 2026-10-01

Updated 2026-10-01

Reviews

Card Clearance Solitaire Challenge keeps its rules to a single constraint: play a card one rank above or below the discard. That simplicity hides real depth, because every removal changes the legal options and the draw pile forces a choice between acting now and waiting. The move-count score gives a clear improvement target, and the lack of a timer suits players who prefer thinking over reflexes.

About this game

Rank-Order Clearing Rule

The rule is simple. A tableau card can go onto the discard pile only if its rank is exactly one higher or one lower than the top discard. If the discard shows a 7, only a 6 or an 8 can be played. This single constraint drives every decision.

Planning Beyond the Immediate Move

Because each play changes the top discard, it also changes which tableau cards become legal next. Removing one card may expose a useful rank or strand a card you needed later. The draw pile adds a second decision: draw now, or wait for a better tableau option. Strong play comes from seeing sequences that allow several removals in a row.

Scoring and Replay

Your score is the total number of moves. Fewer moves is better. There is no timer, so you can think at your own pace. You can replay the same puzzle to chase a lower move count, or move on to a new one.

Access and Interface

The game runs in any modern web browser on desktop or mobile. No download or installation is needed. The interface uses clear visual cues for the discard pile and tableau, with no complex menus or tutorials to navigate, so a session can start in seconds.

Editorial Notes

Compatibility

💻 Desktop | 📱 Mobile | 📟 Tablet

– All supported · Best with Chrome or Safari

FAQ

What is the exact rule for playing a card in Card Clearance Solitaire Challenge?

A tableau card is legal only when its rank is one higher or one lower than the current top discard. If the discard shows a 7, you may play a 6 or an 8. No other ranks are allowed, and the discard changes after every play.

How is the score calculated, and can I improve it?

The score equals the total number of moves you make. Fewer moves is better. You can replay the same puzzle and try to clear it in fewer moves, which rewards planning several steps ahead instead of playing the first legal card you see.

Does Card Clearance Solitaire Challenge have a timer or pressure?

No. The game has no timer, so you can take as long as you need to consider each move. That makes it a relaxed puzzle rather than a speed challenge, while the move-count score still gives you a clear target to improve against.

When should I draw from the draw pile instead of playing from the tableau?

Draw when no tableau card is one rank away from the top discard, or when drawing could set up a longer chain of removals. Drawing changes the discard, so it can open new legal plays, but it also adds a move to your score.

Do I need to download or install anything to play?

No. Card Clearance Solitaire Challenge runs in a modern web browser on desktop and mobile. There is nothing to install, and the interface is built for quick sessions, so you can open the page and start a puzzle immediately.

Is there more than one puzzle, and can I replay a puzzle I have already finished?

Yes. The game offers multiple puzzles, and you can replay the same puzzle to try for a lower move count. That replay option is the main way to measure improvement, since the score is based purely on how many moves you used.